Fifty minute wait is what we were told but looking around we decided it would be worth it. Maybe 10 minutes later we were seated at the prime spots in front of the oyster shucking bar where we got to socialize with the guys as they were working. Incredibly busy night as folks laughed, drank and ate, especially us! We started with a pint of Guinness on tap for each of us which was so, so good. Then we shared oysters on the half shell. Yum. Entrees were a Black fish with brussels while I had the special which was the red fish with etouffee. Hubby's was sooo much better. Fish was definitely fresh as it flaked so quickly as I tried to put a fork into it. The restaurant is a revamped schoolhouse so it's so charming. read more

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The food, the service, the ambiance were excellent. It was a culinary experience that we cannot wait to repeat. The meals were served quickly. The flavors were so wonderful that we did not want to interrupt the moment. So, we ate silently but sooo happily. And it is affordable. Well worth putting on the list. read more

Saltine - Chicken Margarite - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

I literally have dreams about this place. I've only been here twice and the oysters were an experience each time! I like that the restaurant has dim lighting in the evening. It's makes the conversation just right! read more

Saltine - Gravy Fries & Strawberry Lemon Drop - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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I keep trying to give this place a chance! Today was my first time back in years.. I said I'll take it slow. I'll just go to the bar and order drinks and an appetizer with my friend! I love the Fondren are and visit the Barrel House and Babalu's often.. However, this place always disappoints. This time it was the service. My friend and sat down at the bar, we were never greeted. I Had to ask for a menu. I waited 10 minutes, the guy at the bar never came back, he never asked if we needed anything.. So we left and spent our money at the Barrellhouse. read more

We drove in from Kentucky yesterday and met up with friends from here in town for happy hour so it was fantastic that we were allowed to make reservations! Happy hour prices on drinks were great. My husband and I both had the Eye of the Storm which was delicious. We each had two! For appetizers we had Oysters on the Half Shell and also tried the Crawfish Fries. Yummy! For my entree I ordered the Catfish Ponchatrain. It was good. I personally would have preferred a little less gravy and a little more rice but it was still good. My husband ordered the burger. He said it was really good. I apologize for not having pictures. I normally do but the food was so enticing we dug right in! read more

Visited here during my time in Jackson for work & it didn't disappoint. The seafood was delicious & fresh! I decided to get their fried catfish battered in cornmeal, yum! On Mondays, they have a ramen special. I personally wouldn't get again, but I also wouldn't call it ramen either. Photos are attached of both meals! @phidingthefam read more

Saltine - Ramen @phidingthefam - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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After attending a dance recital early Saturday early afternoon, I decided to try Saltine for brunch. I had heard wonderful things about it and wanted something different. I was greeted and sat immediately by the hostess who was very friendly. My server was Braylon, who couldn't have been nicer. Although he was my main server, different guys actually brought out my drink and food. All of the staff that attended me were great! I ordered the calamari as an appetizer. It was fried in corn meal instead of flour, which gave it a crunchy texture, which I kind of liked. The slaw and sauce on the plate complimented the dish nicely. And the portion size was huge! It really could have been an entree. I ordered the strawberry shrimp salad, which came with avocado, pork belly pieces, kale and feta cheese. The dressing was a peach honey vinaigrette which was the star of the plate to me. I really enjoyed it but some of my pork belly was over cooked and the shrimp still had the tails on them, which I'm finding a lot of restaurants leave them on making it difficult to just start eating. But that salad dressing made up for it! Hate I was too stuffed to try the oysters but I will definitely be back to try some of the other items on the menu. read more

Saltine - Strawberry shrimp salad - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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I had a dozen raw oysters and 2 beers during happy hour. After that I had 6 more grilled oysters with crawfish and Parmesan cheese. I enjoyed it all and can't wait to return! read more

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Thanks to your reviews we arrive to this wonderful place. Just what we needed! We were greeted by a hostess with a great personality which is rare in this day and time. Happy hour was til 6:30 so we were able to order $1 gulf oysters & drinks. Smoked tuna dip was great! That were out of key lime pie & cheesecake but was not disappointed with sharing a large piece of s'mores cake with my date Staff very friendly! So glad they were Covid ready with employees wearing mask & social distancing the tables. Can't wait to visit again! Enjoy! read more

Saltine - Smoked tuna dip - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

One night in Jackson and we were staying in The District. The nearby Fondren neighborhood offers this gem of a restaurant. Yelpers had great recommendations but some dishes were sold out. Our server, Seirra, guided us to other options. A delightful meal! Save room for dessert. Seriously. Other reviewers called this place a gem so I used the word because they're right. One of a kind. Special. Delicious. read more

Food was not good. Service was ok Ambiance was awful Alligator and Andouille Gumbo had no alligator Couldn't try the calamari because it was going to take 25 minutes on a Friday night at 6:30. Shrimp were too salty. read more

Lovely lunch at Saltine. Trendy restaurant with good service and mainly fish dishes. They had different kids of oysters on the menu. We had the gumbo, poboy, fish and chips and toast with avocado and crab meat. The kids dishes were very tasty too read more

Saltine - Poboy. Nice fluffy bread and home made fries - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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Went on a lunch date with my wife. The host was very friendly and courteous and had us seated very quickly (10/10). Our waitress was very professional and ensured we had whatever we needed (10/10). Our food came out very quickly. My wife had the catfish Po boy and I had oysters. The oysters were seasoned just right and the cocktail sauce had an almost smoky bbq taste to it (10/10). Will most definitely be returning to try other menu items. read more

Saltine - Charbroiled Oysters - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Never have I ever experienced such amazing customer service! From the moment we stepped inside the building, we were immediately surrounded by good ol' fashioned southern hospitality. The hostess was a very warm and lively young lady who made us feel like we had just walked into our family's home. She led us to the Oyster Bar to enjoy the daily happy hour specials that were being served by two of the most amazing and pleasing Oyster shuckers. I have never considered myself to be a huge fan of items from the sea, so I most definitely have never built the courage to try oysters. But the two lovely gentlemen that considered themselves connoisseurs of oysters converted me into an oyster loving machine (baked of course). Although I don't live anywhere close to Jackson, MI and we just happened to stumble across the lovely town of Fondren, I will forever remember the dinner we enjoyed here. Truly an experience that I will never forget! Thank you to all the workers for giving me one of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had! read more

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I loved it here!! Everything was excellent and the staff was super sweet. I had the seafood Cajun pasta and it was delicious. The kids had a burger, shrimp and grits, and the chopped beef and everyone loved everything. Highly recommend! read more

We arrived at our 630pm reservation time on Sunday evening. Table was not ready, they were busy and I understood. Had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated. Once seated we waited about 20 minutes until our waiter even acknowledged we were sitting at the table. Ordered drinks. Getting the drinks took another 20 minutes. Then asked him if we could order dinner. First to arrive in about 15 minutes was our oysters. Just the oysters- no plates, no setup....nothing. We had to wait about 15 more minutes for this to be delivered. Our main meal then took about 30 minutes after the oysters were delivered. I should note we were a group of 4. Order was one main meal, one po boy and a couple small plates. At this point we ordered a second round (two more drinks). We ate our meal, sat for about 15 minutes, our waiter came by to grab a plate when we asked where our second round was. Our drinks then arrived about 10 minutes later, and you could tell had been sitting. Not only was the issue with our waiter, the issue was with the entire running of the restaurant. We saw 3 waiters in a packed restaurant. Did not see any Bussers or help. And did not see anyone on the floor attempting to rectify the situation. We were not the only table having issues. Regarding the food- ok at best. Really had higher expectations based on other reviews. Tremendously disappointing. read more

Saltine - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

My name is Mario and my first time eating and Saltines was June 2, 2024 at approximately 1:30 PM. My first time was absolutely phenomenal. The bartender Megan was just great. She served me quickly soon as I got in to the restaurant. She gave me her recommendation of the shrimp and grits, and they were just cooked with absolute perfection and she was knowledgeable of the meals. She was quick & speedy. She was able to take care of a lot of guests, plus myself with quickness, accuracy, and precision. And every guest in there, including myself, seemed very happy very satisfied with this young lady service. I would definitely come back and eat at Saltine and I would definitely come back and eat the same meal. I would definitely want Megan service again, so I thank her for her service & thanked her for a job well done and I absolutely look forward to coming back and bringing friends and family and have another meal again. She would get 5- stars from me.....Thank you Saltines, thank you Ms. Megan, and I look to see you both again very soon. Sincerely, Mario read more

I ADORE SALTINE! I travel to Jackson every few months and a visit is not complete without Saltine. The oysters are amazing and perfectly prepared. The pork belly is inspired and delicious! I live in NJ, close to the beach, with lots of amazing restaurants around. But none like Saltine! They are one of a kind! read more

Really good restaurant featuring oysters in central MS, and I'm from south Louisiana. Saltine's ambience is incredible with the renovated building's construction and decorations. The food is great, reminding me of the New Orleans cuisine and the staff is top notch. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. read more

I can not say when I've enjoyed a meal, service or atmosphere more. Saltine is everything evoked when you think of the very best the south has to offer. From a wonderful seafood influenced menu to the warm southern hospitality it was a complete treat to have lunch at Saltine. I had a hard time narrowing it down from the amazing choices on the menu but opted to my go to with was shrimp and crawfish queso and the lunch special of half a grilled shrimp po boy with Old Bay chips. The queso was cheesy but elevated with the addition of picked red onions which added a hint of sweetness and pepperoncini peppers with house made tortillas and the grilled shrimp po boy was the perfect size for lunch. The bread was super soft and the shrimp fresh and perfectly cooked. I can wait did my next trip to Jackson to try more of the menu! Like the oysters! read more

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Wow ! I can easily say that I had an A Plus dining experience at Saltine Restaurant. From the moment I walked in I was engulfed with the most pleasant food aroma, the sound of happy people drinking & dining and warm greetings with smiles from restaurant employees. I can't say enough about how good the food is; simply amazing. Go experience fine dining at its best - you will not be disappointed. I recommend you try their Laffite Wood Fire Grilled Oysters or Overstuffed " Po Boys . read more

Saltine - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

The staff was so friendly and we didn't have to wait long to be seated. I ordered the po boy which had a nice sauce on it. The building was a little hard to find but thanks to others who posted the outside of the building I was able to find it. read more

Driving through, we needed a place for dinner. Yelp led us to this charming place! It was VERY crowded, but they worked us in seamlessly. EVERYTHING was tasty! We had the Cajun salmon, Blackfish & Brussels & the Banoffee Pie (banana/coffee flavor mixture!). If we're ever hungry again on our way through here, we'll know where to stop! read more

Delicious! Hardly what I expected to find a short drive off the 20 heading west back to CA from Alabama. Wow. The food was delicious. The shrimp on the po-boy was to die for. The grits tasted amazing. Our waiter was awesome. Great personality and had amazing suggestions this restaurant is on par with food in CA. Kudos to the chef. It would be cool to have some sort of description about what the building used to be ??? Very beautiful property. The alcohol selection is bomb, and that brings me to the ice as well. Just as good as sonic lol. The food was all really well done and again my grits were delicious. Overall a great place. Also, towing a Uhaul & the large parking lot had more then ample parking. read more

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Excellent spot in the cool Fondren District of Jackson. We stumbled upon it while looking for a true Mississippian dinner, and given the great reviews we decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed. Staff was friendly, place was clean, and social distancing well enforced. We showed up during happy hour, and we got a dozen oysters on the half shell - very fresh and tasty - 6 oyster Rockefeller, 6 wings, and an appetizer of Fried Green Tomatoes. Overall the food was delicious. Highly recommended, and we'll visit for sure if back in town! read more

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We are salty about saltines. What a huge disappointment! There are so many things that went wrong I don't know where to start. I never give a one star review but it's hard not to. Our entire food order was wrong. My friend had to go find silverware for us because nobody checked on us. We were there 2.5 hours & we were served 6 oysters & 1 small plate. Our main dish never came. No one apologized & we got over charged. While we were waiting to get some type of service the bartender was doing tricks with the bottles, entertaining the other staff members & ignored us. We definitely will not recommend this place or return here. read more

Salute to Saltine! While they may not provide a military discount, this Gulf seafood restaurant will make you feel like you're right along the shore. Located in what appears to be an old brick schoolhouse, Saltine's hostess welcomed me in true Southern hospitality. The server recommended the catfish and I was not disappointed. The cornmeal crust was just the right texture and added depth of flavor. The housemade potato chips with Old Bay seasoning complimented the fish very well. I only regret not trying the Gulf oysters. Otherwise, Saltine is a salivating choice! read more

Lunch was perfection! Starter with half a dozen raw oysters. Along with shared fried green tomatoes. The entrée (shareable for 2) ordered was the firewood snapper paired with roasted potatoes and half-feta kale salad. (No pictures of entree due to table conversation, and the vibe was that good.) The snapper was perfectly char-Grilled with a light sweet chili sauce on top. The host, Waitress, Oyster Shucker, and Bartender were great. #lunchinthecity read more

Saltine - Here we have Fried Green Tomatoes with those boys (shrimp) on top!! The perfect amount of tenderness. - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

On a recent trip to Mississippi, I went out with my Jackson food crew. I was their guest that night and luckily I ended up at one of Jackson's finest establishments, Saltine restaurant. Saltine is a widely known Creole and seafood local hotspot in a very modern, trendy but still a touch rustic setting. My foodie friends were veterans of the Jackson food scene, so I sat back and let them order !! First up was one of my favourites Alligator and Andouille Gumbo with Delta Blue Rice and green onion. This a was very hearty and enjoyable gumbo, not too thick but still on the hearty side. This was followed by a sampler plate of fresh oysters, and Oyster Lafitte - A trio of baked oysters topped with crawfish tails, bacon, parmesan, and hot sauce butter we then tried the very interesting Crab & Avocado Toast made with Gulf crab, Gil's sourdough, lettuce, citrus vinaigrette, and it was way better than it sounds !! I've never had PorkBellies in a Cajun/Creole restaurant so that's what hit the table next!! These tasty little morsels were made with Crispy pork belly, pepper jelly, and boiled peanuts !! Yes, it was as good as it sounds!! The final app that night was high on the calorie chart but higher on the flavour chart. The Feta Mozz Gratin is served in a mini Iron Skillet with Melty mozzarella, feta, gyro spiced lamb, kalamata olives, grilled bread, oh yeah Baby, I was tempted to get another but physical space in my stomach was filling up. Finally, after all those apps and couple of Southern Prohibition Brewery Company beers, it was time for the big Kahuna, the main course our server had mentioned some very enticing features that night, but being the adventurous type I went for a Saltine staple, Blackfish broiled and slightly blackened served with a Brussels sprout smash, grilled red potatoes and buttered crab meat, this lightly textured, firm but flaky local favourite was the Bomb if you haven't tried Blackfish, also known as tautog you don't know what you're missing. Saltine restaurant has an amazing selection of food and drink, a great ambiance and great service. It is a must if you're ever in Jackson Mississippi. read more

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Pleasant experience, not what I expected. Try the oysters if that's your thing. But the service was excellent other than the wait at the door. Sat outside when the weather was nice. Food was as advertised and potions were good. I would say try some drinks as well to complete the vibe. read more

Visited Saltine last night (9/11) after spontaneously wanting their Nashville Hot Chicken-- which I could remember used to be delicious! I went at the tail end of happy hour so the place was packed & when I got there the hostess let me know there will be a 10-15 minute wait on seating me. While I waited in the foyer, she made sure I was still able to place my cocktail order before happy hour cutoff. I got the Peach on the Beach cocktail and babyyyyy let me tell you! That thing was so good! It's a spiced rum & Prosecco blend with lemon and peach schnapps-- sweet yet boozey like I like it! Soon after, I was seated & asked for my starter. I already knew I wanted the hot chicken so I got that with a glass of water. 2 minutes later my server came out with a plate that they were "getting ready to throw out". I questioned wherever it was fresh & still hot and what was wrong with it to be thrown away but was reassured that it was & only an extra made. So I dug in. I was hungry so I ate it without question but soon realized the taste & spice level was not up to par. When my server came by to ask me how I was enjoying it I short of shrugged it off that it wasn't really that good. He made sure to let the kitchen know which the chef offered to make another one for me to go at no charge and removed the dish altogether from my ticket! Talk about top notch customer service. I probably won't get the Nashville hot chicken again tho unless I know it's back to original flavor. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Back with an update! OMG THE OYSTERS AT SALTINE . I've been obsessed with them for a week straight-- i like to get the dozen assorted or Rockefeller add Louisiana hot sauce on the side! Delish read more

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You gotta get the comeback chicken sandwich tossed in the Nashville Hot! The gumbo is also really good! read more

The is a very nice place to go and get a fine plate of food. The service is top tier and the grocery is to match. It's worth the drive and the food is always delicious and sourced locally from local farmers and markets. read more

You are out of almost every item in this restaurant. Roast beef Calamari Some sort of buns The only draft I wanted to try Additionally there is no space in this place at all. I am nearly in a man's space. The waitress kept having to come back & and say they were out of something. The last time I have heard of a restaurant being out of so many things was when Olive Garden was out of red sauce. I would like to give y'all a chance but I'm really struggling. We shall see how the food tastes and if you have run out of anything else read more

Food was outstanding. The drinks were awesome. Come for the happy hour. The staff is super friendly. A must stop if in the area.

This place is the bomb! Traveling through town looking for some Oysters and found THIS gem! Sat at the Oyster Bar Que'shon(Not sure I spelled it right) was shocking Oysters. He told me all about the delicious variations and had me try them all! Very awesome dude! They were delicious! Service was great w Alex as well! Food matched! read more

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I need to visit Saltine again, but my first visit was amazing and the service was nice. My friends amd I visited during Happy hour so it was busy and full of customers but the service did not fail. read more

Saltine - I tried the roast beef fries, oysters but my fav was the fried oyster bao buns . So delish - Southern Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Love love love saltine. They used to make the pbj pork belly, boiled peanuts and spicy jam and my goodness it was one of the best - the best thing to eat in Jackson! Unfortunately, they changed it up. It no longer has boiled peanuts. They use ground peanuts and it takes away from it on so many levels. Please make it the way it was! Would give them a 5 if that were corrected bc beyond that they do have some great oysters! Love them! -L read more

My favorite restraint in Fondren hands down. Incredible food, amazing staff. The salmon and grits is top 5 meals I've ever had. A must try. read more

Lorena Duling School opened its doors in 1927, with multiple expansions and alterations in the following decades. Today the historic building is home to several businesses, including Saltine. If you've never been, have a navigator with you and keep a look out. It's at the top of a small hill along the road, hidden by mature trees and with a relatively small sign. You might be able to park along the road, but there's a good chance you'll have to park across the street. Walking in, the vibe is immediately historic and sleek and cool, all at the same time. While semi hidden away to newbies, the place is clearly well known to locals. It's worth seeking out for sure! Touted as an oyster bar, it is that... but as a non-oyster eater, there are plenty of other great options. And let's not forget the bar part. As a whiskey fan, the bar immediately drew me in. While not an extensive whiskey collection, they have an excellent selection, including some hard-to-get stuff. And what's this? Heather! Heather and I talked whiskey for a while. LOVE finding someone who loves talking whiskey and knows their stuff. Talk to Heather if you want to talk whiskey. Their beer selection was also excellent. Thanks for the whiskey love, Heather!! The calamari and corn bread starters were super yummy. Everyone loved them. I went with the snapper for dinner, and it was also super duper fly. Cooked on the half-shell, it came with a sweet and sour sauce - not what I expected but totally worked - and 4 new (or red) potatoes. If I hadn't had appetizers, I might have wished for more potatoes, but it was perfect with appetizers. Oh, and Kaylee took treat care of us at our table. :) Groovy bar and excellent dining experience. This place is a gem. Check it out! read more

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